AHS-SMSA IS A LONGITUDINAL STUDY WHICH PROVIDES CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE SIZE, COMPOSITION, AND CHARACTERISTICS, OF THE HOUSING INVENTORY O 12 SELECTED SMSA'S. IT ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION ON CERTAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OCCUPANTS. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, BOTH FEDERAL AND LOCAL, USE THE DATA PRODUCED FOR ANALYSIS OF HOUSING ISSUES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.